CalicoKat Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I don't love what I've done 3x's before and I am looking for something new. But I don't know what! Please share your favorite. He's 7, he can read smoothly and easily. He's doing MFW 1st grade right now. It's not too hard and not too easy for him. This child doesn't seem to be allergic to his pencil yet either. Thanks. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 my son is in grade 2 now & he uses hooked on phonics grade 2, and we also use AAS 2 (which reinforces phonics nicely). he has finished HOP now, and i plan to start him in HOP master reader next. depending on how well your son reads, HOP 2 may be unnecessary and you could just use master reader. these are my favorites for this age.:) hth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 2nd grade both times I have used Rod and Staff English, phonics, and handwriting. I am doing the spelling currently with my 2nd grader (didn't need it the first time around with my 1st 2nd grader.) And I would do this combo again with any other upcoming 2nd graders I would ever have. Phonics is VERY thorough. The English is very gentle. I don't use a 2nd grade reading program. Just lots of reading from reading lists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennynd Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 my son is in grade 2 now & he uses hooked on phonics grade 2, and we also use AAS 2 (which reinforces phonics nicely). he has finished HOP now, and i plan to start him in HOP master reader next. depending on how well your son reads, HOP 2 may be unnecessary and you could just use master reader. these are my favorites for this age.:) hth. I am also using HOP 2nd grade now and plan master reader after for my younger DD. She loves put stickers on her progress chart and get mad when she doesn't get to put one on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugalmama Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I really like pathways readers and the workbooks that go with - DD really likes them too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 For phonics, either The Writing Road to Reading or Dancing Bears, and lots of readers from the library. I bought most of the readers that are listed in SL's Readers 2 package, and the ones we read were a good fit. After awhile I just started checking books out of the library. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom2011 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I have used the Adventures in Phonics series from Christian Liberty Press with both of my dds. It's inexpensive, no bells and whistles, but is more challenging than some of the other programs I have seen. Both girls were early readers (fluent in K). They have both worked through Adventures pretty independently, but it is still challenging enough for them so they don't get bored. The workbooks are very plain (no color), but my kids never seemed to mind. My youngest is just completing the 1st grade level, and will move on to grade 2 in the fall. Of all the subjects we do, CLP Phonics is the only one I have stuck with all the way. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristin0713 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I'm sold on Spell to Write and Read for the long haul. I've done more traditional phonics programs with students (when I was teaching as a profession, not a hs'ing mom :)) and I just love the foundation that it provides for spelling and language arts. The teacher's guide is really not user friendly, and it did take significant prep on my part to figure out the program before implementing it. The yahoo group was a HUGE help to me in that area. Now that we are really moving forward with it, I just love it and won't switch for anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloggermom Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I have to recommend Explode the Code (ETC). We LOVE it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiffanyl Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I have used the Adventures in Phonics series from Christian Liberty Press with both of my dds. It's inexpensive, no bells and whistles, but is more challenging than some of the other programs I have seen. Both girls were early readers (fluent in K). They have both worked through Adventures pretty independently, but it is still challenging enough for them so they don't get bored. The workbooks are very plain (no color), but my kids never seemed to mind. My youngest is just completing the 1st grade level, and will move on to grade 2 in the fall. Of all the subjects we do, CLP Phonics is the only one I have stuck with all the way. :) :iagree:We have done this too with great results. Love Adventures in Phonics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love My Life x4 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I have to recommend Explode the Code (ETC). We LOVE it! :iagree: LOVE this program!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBear Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 A Beka's A Handbook for Reading (grades 1-3 in one book) Letters & Sounds 2 A Beka's Readers that align with A Handbook for Reading ETC 5,6,7,8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selh09 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I have to recommend Explode the Code (ETC). We LOVE it! :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveBaby Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I have used a few things, but for my upcoming 2nd grader and every 2nd grader hereafter - we will use the Phonics Road to Spelling & Reading. Christian Liberty Press Nature Readers and Elson Readers book 2 as his literature selections. Of course, a lot of other books, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloha2U Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I'm sold on Spell to Write and Read for the long haul. I've done more traditional phonics programs with students (when I was teaching as a profession, not a hs'ing mom :)) and I just love the foundation that it provides for spelling and language arts. The teacher's guide is really not user friendly, and it did take significant prep on my part to figure out the program before implementing it. The yahoo group was a HUGE help to me in that area. Now that we are really moving forward with it, I just love it and won't switch for anything. As this previous poster already mention, Spell to Write and Read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyx5 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I have to recommend Explode the Code (ETC). We LOVE it! :iagree::iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingmydream Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 We switched from Adventures in Phonics to explode the code, because it was way too much writing and very tiny print and frustrating. We love ETC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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